AUNT WANDA'S TURKEY CARCASS SOUP

Aunt Wanda's Turkey Carcass Soup image

Eat to your heart's content the day after and/or freeze in several units. Take out of the freezer and heat in the zapper or in a double boiler. Enjoy that T-Day turkey until New Year's. Despite the name it is a really great soup that my sister's friend shared with me. This recipe is meant to use up any leftover vegetables and other ingredients; leftover green beans would make a great addition. Celery, onions, spinach and cabbage are tasty, too!

Provided by Michael Deborah

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 carcass
3 large carrots, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup chopped cabbage
2 cups white rice

Steps:

Pick your Thanksgiving turkey nearly clean. (Turkey salad is great for a few days, or even turkey pot pies.) We are not real concerned about the choice meat here. Dump the turkey and all of its debris, including the juices, into a large pot. Add green beans, celery, spinach, cabbage, and white rice. Pour in enough water to cover everything.
Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for an hour or so. Add more water as needed.
Remove all turkey bones and unwanted debris (i.e., skin, cartilage, etc.). There you have it. It's kind of a culinary scrapbook of your Turkey Day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 182.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g